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Visit the nation’s capital for the chance to experience a wide range of attractions. Many of Washington, D.C.’s attractions come without an admission fee, such as all of the Smithsonian museums and many of the famous national monuments. Consider seeing the animals at the National Zoo, climbing to the top of the Washington Monument or getting the glimpse of presidential life on a White House tour. Make the most of your time by staying at a cool Washington, D.C. hotel. These hotels are a cut above the rest with special features and amenities.

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

L’Enfant Plaza Hotel boasts a central location as you’ll find it right beside the National Mall--home to several of the Smithsonian Institute’s museums. The hotel offers double rooms, king rooms and spacious suites. Rooms and suites are elegantly decorated with marble bathroom surfaces and high-end furnishings. You’ll enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, cable television and even your own private balcony in select rooms.

L’Enfant Plaza Hotel’s pool and sundeck area sets it apart from other hotels. This pool takes up residence on the roof, so you can splash or lounge in style with a great view of the national skyline. Other amenities include onsite bars and restaurants and in-room spa treatments.

L’Enfant Plaza Hotel

480 L’Enfant Plaza SW

Washington, DC 20024

(202) 484-1000

lenfantplazahotel.com

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Hotel Palomar

Hotel Palomar has a lengthy list of basic amenities, including mini-bars stocked with gourmet offerings, large flatscreen televisions, complimentary bathrobes and private two-person hot tubs (in king spa room only). If keeping fit is more your style, you can stay in one of the hotel’s other specialty rooms, the motion room. The motion room includes cardio equipment, yoga mats and basic free weights right in the comfort of your own room.

This cool hotel makes itself readily available to family travelers, as it’s pet-friendly and offers the KimptonKids program, which includes an activity-filled childcare center and kid-friendly amenities such as children’s videos in your room.

Hotel Palomar

2121 P St. NW

Washington, DC 20037

(202) 448-1800

hotelpalomar-dc.com

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

You can choose your view at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel: water or city. You’ll enjoy Wi-Fi Internet access, family friendly facilities (children’s bath toys are even provided) and pre-arrival concierge services. The hotel’s fitness center goes beyond what you’d expect from the typical hotel fitness room, with onsite personal trainers and yoga instructors at your disposal. You can also do laps in the indoor pool or pamper yourself at the spa.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s entertainment options continue well into the night, with an onsite gourmet restaurant and even live musical entertainment in the hotel’s lounge bar.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

1330 Maryland Ave. SW

Washington, DC 20024

(202) 554-8588

mandarinoriental.com

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John Leonard is a freelance writer living in Maryland. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and has been writing Web content and travel blogs for over a year. He mainly writes travel articles for Trails or general articles for eHow.

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